{"product_id":"self-portrait-charles-cottet","title":"Self-Portrait - Charles Cottet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal 1883 self-portrait by French artist Charles Cottet, capturing the painter at twenty years of age in a composed, atmospheric setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Cottet, a French painter associated with the Bande Noire, produced this self-portrait in 1883. At this early stage in his career, the work demonstrates a focus on tonal control and a sombre palette, characteristics that would define his later depictions of Breton life. The artist presents himself in a formal top hat, gazing directly at the viewer with a steady, composed expression. His attire, consisting of a dark coat and a crisp white collar, suggests a deliberate attempt to project a professional persona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background provides context for his environment, featuring a wall adorned with framed pictures and a structural element resembling a staircase railing. The application of paint is controlled, prioritising form and light over the loose brushwork often associated with his contemporaries. The reddish-brown tones of the wall create a warm contrast against the darker hues of his clothing and the deep shadows of the hat. This composition offers a glimpse into the artist's early technical training and his interest in the psychological weight of the portrait genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottet is frequently recognised for his later, more melancholic scenes of the Brittany coast, yet this early self-portrait reveals a different facet of his practice. The painting functions as a record of the artist at twenty years of age, capturing a moment of transition before he fully developed the moody, atmospheric style for which he became known. The inclusion of the domestic or studio interior adds a layer of intimacy to the piece, grounding the subject within a specific, personal space. This print captures the texture of the original oil paint, preserving the subtle variations in tone and the deliberate brushwork that define the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landscape-with-figure-joaquin-sorolla\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape with Figure - Joaquín Sorolla — Joaquín Sorolla\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Cottet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58716004188495,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58716037939535,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58716037972303,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58716038005071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58716038037839,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58716038070607,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58716038103375,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58716038136143,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58716038168911,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58716038201679,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58716038234447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58716038267215,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait_Poster_CompositorV1_1788876651940.jpg?v=1788878187","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/self-portrait-charles-cottet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}